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10 January, 2025
 

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Tatar pushes two-state solution for Cyprus in London meetings

Tatar pushes two-state solution for Cyprus in London meetings

According to Kathimerini's Yiannis Ioannou, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has intensified his efforts to promote a two-state solution for Cyprus, emphasizing equal sovereignty for Turkish Cypriots and advocating for direct flights, trade, and diplomatic recognition of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)....

Debbie’s American Cookies to close after 22 years in Cyprus

Debbie’s American Cookies to close after 22 years in Cyprus

After 22 years of delighting dessert lovers, the iconic Debbie’s American cookies and carrot cake shop in Cyprus is closing its doors....

Cyprus hits record in residence permits but sees first decline in over a decade

Cyprus hits record in residence permits but sees first decline in over a decade

In 2023, the European Union issued a record 3.7 million first residence permits to non-EU citizens, with Cyprus issuing around 34,000 of these permits, according to Eurostat data....

Flash flood in Vietnam kills 30, dozens still missing

Flash flood in Vietnam kills 30, dozens still missing

A flash flood devastated a hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 30 people and leaving dozens missing, as the death toll from Typhoon Yagi and its aftermath rose to 155 on Wednesday....

Larnaka and Pafos airports set record for passenger traffic

Larnaka and Pafos airports set record for passenger traffic

The period from January to August 2024 saw the highest passenger traffic ever at Larnaka and Pafos airports, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works....

Your private conversations influence the online ads you see

Your private conversations influence the online ads you see

A major advertising company, Cox Media Group (CMG), has reportedly been using "active-listening" technology to create targeted ads based on users' conversations, according to a leaked report. ...

Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection agreement nears completion

Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection agreement nears completion

Discussions among the parties involved in the Cyprus-Crete electricity interconnection project appear to be advancing following a recent presidential meeting....

Teen arrested after disturbances at Larnaca elderly home

Teen arrested after disturbances at Larnaca elderly home

Police in Larnaca have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with recent disturbances at a home for elderly people, authorities said Thursday. The teenager is accused of causing property damage at the facility and will appear before the Larnaca District Court later today to face charges....

US-Cyprus defence cooperation sparks Turkish backlash

US-Cyprus defence cooperation sparks Turkish backlash

Turkey condemned the signing of a roadmap this week to enhance U.S.-Cyprus defense cooperation, citing concerns about the impact on peace efforts and regional security....

Billionaire Jared Isaacman completes first-ever commercial spacewalk

Billionaire Jared Isaacman completes first-ever commercial spacewalk

On Thursday, billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman achieved a historic milestone by participating in the first private spacewalk, in collaboration with SpaceX. ...

Israel sees Cyprus-Greece power link as key to regional security

Israel sees Cyprus-Greece power link as key to regional security

Israel has placed high importance on the electrical interconnection project that will link its electricity grid with Cyprus and Greece, calling it a "top priority," Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen announced....

EUNOMIA 5 aeronautical exercise begins today

EUNOMIA 5 aeronautical exercise begins today

The aeronautical exercise "EUNOMIA" kicked off on Thursday for its fifth consecutive year, involving Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and France as part of the Quadrilateral Cooperation (QUAD). ...

President to deliver keynote speech at UN on September 25

President to deliver keynote speech at UN on September 25

Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, is to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, CNA has learnt....

Two suspects face trial over Metamax pyramid scheme fraud

Two suspects face trial over Metamax pyramid scheme fraud

A 63-year-old and a 54-year-old have been referred to trial today before the Criminal Court in connection with the Metamax investment pyramid scheme. ...

Cyprus Air Traffic Control relocation to Kokkinotrimithia underway

Cyprus Air Traffic Control relocation to Kokkinotrimithia underway

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Works has announced that intensive preparations are underway for relocating the Air Traffic Control Center of Civil Aviation to its new, purpose-built facility in Kokkinotrimithia....

Second Quarter & First Half 2024 Financial Results

Second Quarter & First Half 2024 Financial Results

AEGEAN announces its financial results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2024. ...

Harris vs. Trump debate sees 67M viewers, surpassing Biden event

Harris vs. Trump debate sees 67M viewers, surpassing Biden event

An estimated 67.1 million people tuned in to watch the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, marking a 31% increase from the June debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, which saw Biden withdraw from the 2024 race....

Bon Jovi helps save woman from jumping off Nashville bridge (vid)

Bon Jovi helps save woman from jumping off Nashville bridge (vid)

Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi is being credited with helping save a woman’s life on Wednesday after encountering her on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Nashville....

Staten Island honors local heroes lost in 9/11 attacks

Staten Island honors local heroes lost in 9/11 attacks

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum held its annual ceremony on Wednesday, marking the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. ...

DJs Tube & Berger to Headline 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

DJs Tube & Berger to Headline 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

The 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival is back, promising an exciting night of world-class entertainment, delicious cocktails, and lively music. Set for October 9, 2024, at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, the festival will kick off at 18:00 with a spectacular performance by renowned DJs Tube & Berger....

Four major wildfires threaten Los Angeles, evacuations ordered

Four major wildfires threaten Los Angeles, evacuations ordered

At least four wildfires are burning within 100 miles of Los Angeles, prompting evacuations and complicating firefighting efforts due to extreme heat and strong winds. ...

Cyprus invests €100M to end power project deadlock with Greece

Cyprus invests €100M to end power project deadlock with Greece

Negotiators see a potential breakthrough to end the deadlock over the Crete-Cyprus electrical interconnection project, following discussions on Tuesday in Nicosia and continued talks via teleconference on Wednesday. ...

UK rejects Tatar's two-state push

UK rejects Tatar's two-state push

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has declared the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar’s attempts to change the UK’s stance over the illegal pseudo-state in the occupied part of Cyprus as unsuccessful....

Clear skies with seasonal temperatures holding steady

Clear skies with seasonal temperatures holding steady

A weakening low-pressure system is giving way to weak high pressure, which will temporarily influence Cyprus' weather today. ...

Court boosts doctors' monthly payments in €1.3 million malpractice case

Court boosts doctors' monthly payments in €1.3 million malpractice case

In a recent decision, Cyprus’s Court of Appeal increased the monthly repayment amounts required from three doctors who were found liable for medical negligence. ...

A Renewed and Dynamic 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

A Renewed and Dynamic 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival

Get ready for the ultimate cocktail experience as N-ice Pure Ice Cubes presents Cyprus's No. 1 Cocktail Festival! Returning for its fifth year, this renowned festival has cemented its status as a key event on the global cocktail scene....

Supreme Court upholds decision to revoke Cyprus citizenship for Syrian businessman

Supreme Court upholds decision to revoke Cyprus citizenship for Syrian businessman

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus has rejected an appeal by a Syrian businessman and his family against the government's decision to revoke their Cypriot citizenship. ...

Cyprus hosts tense Davis Cup showdown between Israel and Ukraine

Cyprus hosts tense Davis Cup showdown between Israel and Ukraine

Cyprus will host the Davis Cup World Group II matches between Israel and Ukraine on September 13-14 at the Herodotou Academy in Larnaca. Due to security concerns, entry to the matches will be restricted to approximately 100 accredited spectators, ...

Senior home in uproar after attempted rape

Senior home in uproar after attempted rape

Tensions are high at the Agios Georgios Senior Citizens' Home in Larnaca following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attempted rape by a migrant. ...

Cyprus banks praised by US for stronger sanctions enforcement

Cyprus banks praised by US for stronger sanctions enforcement

US sanctions imposed on entities and individuals in Cyprus are not targeting the country, but “oligarchs and arms traders” enabling “the Kremlin war machine” to continue the war in Ukraine......

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